Myrtle Collection

Sweet gale or Dutch myrtle, Myrica gale. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst

Plants bearing fruits and seeds
Plants bearing berries and seeds including guava, membrillo, brazil nut, mistletoe, spotted laurel, cannonball tree, cactus, eucalyptus, myrtle, clove, caraway, coriander, hemlock, cumin, etc

Red mullets and ducks, Roman mosaic. Mosaics consist of small pieces of coloured glass or stone, used to form an image or pattern on a floor or wall

Mrs Flash Kellett, wife of Lieutenant Colonel Edward Orlando Kellett and formerly Helen Myrtle Dorothy Atherley, drawn by Olive Snell

Crape myrtle, Lagerstromia indica. Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates, L. Reeve, London, 1878

southern wax myrtle, southern bayberry, candleberry, bayberry tree, and tallow shrub (Myrica cerifera)
Illustration of a Southern Wax Myrtle (Myrica cerifera)

Fireweed or Rosebay Willowherb (Epilobium angustifolium)

Plants bearing berries and seeds including guava, membrillo, brazil nut, mistletoe, spotted laurel, cannonball tree
FLO4684761 Plants bearing berries and seeds including guava, membrillo, brazil nut, mistletoe, spotted laurel, cannonball tree, cactus, eucalyptus, myrtle, clove, caraway, coriander

Bog myrtle or sweet gale, Myrica gale
5856129 Bog myrtle or sweet gale, Myrica gale; (add.info.: Bog myrtle or sweet gale, Myrica gale. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora")

Oak and Myrtle (Measure for Measure). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn
FLO4633860 Oak and Myrtle (Measure for Measure). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud from The Flowers of Shakespeare, Day and Haghe, London

Roses and Myrtles, 1876. Creator: Otto Didrik Ottesen
Roses and Myrtles, 1876

Ancient Greek method of mounting and riding a horse bareback. A cavalry man mounts a horse by holding lance and bridle in his right hand

Geraldton wax flower (Chamelaucium uncinatum), nectar fluorescing in UV light. Western Australia. Controlled conditions, focus stacked. Series 1/2

Red-collared lorikeet (Trichoglossus rubritorquis) pair examining hole in Eucalyptus as a potential nesting hollow. Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia

RF - Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) eating leaves, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Rainbow eucalyptus (Eucalyptus deglupta) bark, Costa Rica

Moody topical beach background, palm trees and shine clear water surface. Perfect tropical destination background banner. Travel and tourism on beach

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA city skyline

Kreffts gliders (Petarus notatus) two in Eucalypt (Myrtaceae) tree on branch with blossom at night, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia

Weeping Bottlebrush tree flowers

Ant (Formicidae) nectaring on Geraldton waxflower (Chamelaucium uncinatum). Western Australia Botanic Garden, Kings Park, Perth, Australia. November

Freshwater pools on Waterfall Creek, at the top of Gunlom Falls. Mary River, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia. March 2014

Musk Lorikeet (Glossopsitta concinna) in eucalyptus, Tasmania, Australia

A vine growing on Eucalyptus bark, Tompotika Peninsula, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Myrtle Street Military Hospital, Liverpool
The Liverpool Sheltering Home on Myrtle Street, Liverpool, during its First World War use as a military hospital. Date: circa 1916

Susan Armine, Lady Bellasys, widow of Sir Henry Bellasys, mistress to the Duke of York, one of the Windsor Beauties, d
6340241 Susan Armine, Lady Bellasys, widow of Sir Henry Bellasys, mistress to the Duke of York, one of the Windsor Beauties, d by Wright, Thomas (1792-1849); (add.info.: Susan Armine, Lady Bellasys)

Orchard oriole (Icterus spurius) male feeding on Lemon bottlebrush (Callistemon pallidus) flowers. South Padre Island, Texas, USA

Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) eating gum (Eucalyptus sp)
Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) eating gum (Eucalyptus sp.) leaves in a tree, Apollo Bay, Victoria, Australia

Eucalypt rainforest along Otway Lighthouse Road, Cape Otway, The Otways, Victoria, Australia. April 2021

Venus and Cupid, c. 1525 (oil on canvas)
3492925 Venus and Cupid, c.1525 (oil on canvas) by Lotto, Lorenzo (c.1480-1556); 92.4x111.4 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Bayberry or Myrtle, c. 1746 (hand-coloured engraving)
1631622 Bayberry or Myrtle, c.1746 (hand-coloured engraving) by Ehret, Georg Dionysius (1710-70); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

The Discarding of Obsolete British War-Ships (b / w photo)
1628670 The Discarding of Obsolete British War-Ships (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Discarding of Obsolete British War-Ships)

A scene from the popular childrens play Where the Rainbow Ends at the Holborn Empire, London, 1926 with Myrtle Peter as Betty and Bobby Smith as Cubby Date: 1925

The dancers of Variety, 1929 1-2
The dancers of Variety, 1929 1/2 - Gilda Gray (top left), Rafaela and Manuelito (centre), Eleanor McLean (top right), Myrtle Pierce (Bottom right)

American warblers
Black-throated blue warbler, Setophaga caerulescens 1, 2, black-throated green warbler, Setophaga virens 3 and northern parula, Setophaga americana 4

Brazilian fuchsia, Justicia floribunda (Libonia floribunda). Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne

Indian almond, Terminalia catappa
Indian almond or Malabar almond, Terminalia catappa, Terminalia del Malabar. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

The Rustic Banquet celebrating the marriage of Cupid and Psyche
BEN78428 The Rustic Banquet celebrating the marriage of Cupid and Psyche, detail depicting river gods and goddesses, east wall, from the Sala di Amore e Psiche

Liverpool Female Orphan Asylum
An early view of girls in front of the Female Orphan Asylum on Myrtle Street, Liverpool. Date: 1840s

Miss Myrtle Farquarson
Miss Myrtile Farquarson, elder daughter of Lieut.-Colonel and Mrs. A. H. Farquarson by Madame Yevonde. Date: 1923

A surround of mixed flowers with an inscribed message by Joseph Banks
FIT113902 A surround of mixed flowers with an inscribed message by Joseph Banks, 1814 (w/c on paper) by Bauer, Francis (1758-1840); 13.4x20.8 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

In the Temple of Venus, 1863 (oil on canvas)
REY77718 In the Temple of Venus, 1863 (oil on canvas) by Solomon, Simeon (1840-1905); 24x17 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Court of the Myrtles, begun in 1333 (photo)
XIR245138 Court of the Myrtles, begun in 1333 (photo) by Islamic School, (14th century); Palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain; (add.info.: built under reign of Yusuf I; ); out of copyright

Myrtle and Melaleuca species
Splended fringe myrtle, Verticordia insignia, twiggy calythrix, Calythrix virgata, oleander-leaved melaleuca, Melaleuca neriifolia, scaly-branched melaleuca, Melaleuca squamea, and common myrtle

Myrtle spurge, Euphorbia myrsinites, and sea spurge, Euphorbia paralias. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Fossil skeleton of an extinct giant ground sloth, Megatherium americanum, and tea tree or honey myrtle bush, Melaleuca species

Oak and Myrtle (Measure for Measure). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud from The Flowers of Shakespeare, Day and Haghe, London, 1845

Chilean guava, Ugni molinae
Chilean guava or strawberry myrtle, Ugni molinae (Eugenia ugni). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

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Myrtle, a versatile and fascinating plant, encompasses a wide range of species that bear fruits and seeds. From the vibrant red mullets and ducks depicted in ancient Roman mosaics to the enchanting Southern wax myrtle, also known as southern bayberry or candleberry (Myrica cerifera), this plant family offers an array of wonders. Mrs. Flash Kellett was particularly fond of the bayberry tree, also called tallow shrub due to its waxy berries used for making candles and soaps. Its aromatic leaves added a delightful fragrance to her garden. In another corner of nature's palette, we find fireweed or rosebay willowherb (Epilobium angustifolium), showcasing its majestic pink flowers against lush green foliage. This resilient beauty thrives in disturbed areas after wildfires or clear-cutting. The crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) stands tall with its stunning clusters of colorful blossoms adorning gardens worldwide. Its graceful presence adds elegance to any landscape. Let us not forget about sweet gale or Dutch myrtle (Myrica gale), which has been cherished for centuries due to its medicinal properties and use in brewing beer. This aromatic shrub holds a special place in herbal remedies and folklore alike. Beyond flora, Myrtle Street Military Hospital once served as a sanctuary for wounded soldiers during times of conflict—a testament to human compassion amidst chaos. Delving into mythology, "myrtos" referred not only to the plant but also described an ancient Greek method of mounting and riding horses skillfully—an art form passed down through generations. Meanwhile, a pair of red-collared lorikeets (Trichoglossus rubritorquis) curiously examines a hole within the branches of Eucalyptus trees while koalas feast on their leaves nearby—showcasing nature's interconnectedness at play in Melbourne's serene landscapes.